Idaho is known for potatoes and is in fact the number one producer of potatoes in the United States. Of course, the state vegetable is the potato. Idaho grows about 27 billion spuds annually. Blackfoot is home to the World Potato Exposition and there you will find the world's largest potato chip. The state also ranks #1 in production of trout, Austrian winter peas, and lentils. Idaho is also beautiful country and has 3,100 miles of rivers, more than any other state. Five of history's pioneer trails, including the Oregon Trail and the California Trail, cross Southern Idaho. Wagon ruts are still visible all along the rugged terrain.

Idaho became the 43rd state in 1890 and is the 14th largest state in the US with land area of 83,575 square miles. It is the 39th most populace state with a population of 1.4 million people. The world's first nuclear power plant is located at the Idaho National Environmental and Engineering Laboratory (INEEL), near Arco. The Atomic Energy Commission first offered the town of Arco electricity generated by atomic energy in 1953. Rigby is the birthplace of Philo Farnsworth, the inventor of the television. Modern technology and unspoiled natural beauty ­ Idaho has a balance of both.

Now that you are moving to Idaho, share these bits of interesting Idaho trivia with your friends and family: